Cinco de Mayo

Updated: March 12, 2009

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5: Philly's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and festive events.

Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Xochitl
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    408 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

    As scary as your last experience with tequila might have been, it's time to get back in the saddle and there's no better place to do so than this mellow eatery.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Adobe Cafe
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    4550 Mitchell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (map)

    Check out this Roxborough cafe's laid-back vibe, great Mexican food and live traditional music on May 5.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lolita Restaurant
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    106 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

    Bring your own tequila or order a watermelon margarita to complement the special Cinco de Mayo three-course meal for $35.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Mexican Post
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    1601 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)

    Glammed up Mex joint offers the city's top selection of tequilas--making for Cinco de Mayo no-brainer.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lalupe Restaurant
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    1201 S 9TH St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

    After the tequila and revelry, hunker down here for fab Mexican fare and maybe one of those neat foreign sodas.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Los Catrines/Tequila's
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    1602 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Visit the extensive tequila bar before you sample traditional Mexican dishes at this authentic eatery.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Zocalo
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    3600 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)

    Stop by this upscale spot to sample classic Mexican fare and a frozen passion fruit margarita while listening to live music.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Taqueria Veracruzana
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    908 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

    Hit up this Washington Avenue Mexican for the one of the city's best burritos.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Las Cazuelas
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    426-28 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)

    Check out this Northern Liberties' Oaxacan oasis which serves traditional Mexican fare.

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